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Meters Ov 1 Wired Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Meters Ov 1 Wired Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Meters Ov 1 Wired
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 78% of headphones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

â–²Better than 70%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 81%
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Meters Ov 1 Wired

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

52%

8.7

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

5.8

Design

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Battery

4%

8.0

Calls & Controls

7.3
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

4.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
Meters Ov 1 Wired has a popularity score of 4.4 points, which is lower than that of 63.4% of products in this category.
4.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

8.9

Price

7.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
170 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 170 ms, higher audio latency than 60% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
1.2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1.2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 95.8% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Meters
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
380 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 380 g, heavier than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 0.4% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Meters Ov 1 Wired vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • 0.8 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.2 hours vs 2 hours
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 0.8 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1.2 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1.2 hours vs 2 hours
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 74.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (380 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    380 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Meters Ov 1 Wired is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 17.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Meters Ov 1 Wired
    the average pair of headphones
    Meters Ov 1 Wired has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.79 vs 8).
    6.79 vs 8
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 20 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (170 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    170 ms vs 150 ms
  • 3.44x more expensive
    Meters Ov 1 Wired is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£310 vs £90).
    £310 vs £90
  • 17.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Meters Ov 1 Wired
    the average pair of headphones
    Meters Ov 1 Wired has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.79 vs 8).
    6.79 vs 8
  • 31.9% less popular
    Meters Ov 1 Wired is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.45 vs 5.9).
    4.45 vs 5.87
  • 74.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (380 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    380 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 8 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    94 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 9 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    94 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 20 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (170 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    170 ms vs 150 ms
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Cato Zane
≈ estimated
29/11/2017
Unboxing and hands-on review · Sound Gym tests vs studio headphones
Verdict
Meters OV-1 Wired has strong bass and is good for flights, but its tight fit and noise cancelling need the lights on.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Meters Ov 1 Wired

  • Unique and iconic design featuring real, working, and backlit VU meters on the earcups.
  • Powerful, deep, and well-controlled bass performance suitable for rock and electronic music.
  • High-quality construction using durable metal alloy and premium protein leather.
  • Comfortable fit for many users due to thick memory foam padding on the earcups and headband.
  • Effective Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that excels at smoothing out low-frequency hums.
  • Includes a high-quality hard-sided carrying case and detachable cables with inline controls.

What customers don't like about Meters Ov 1 Wired

  • Inconsistent sound signature; the treble and upper-mids can sound soft or subdued in certain modes.
  • The custom EQ mode is frequently cited by reviewers as poorly implemented and prone to distortion.
  • Internal light from the VU meters can bleed through the plastic housing in dark environments.
  • Operational quirk: the VU meters cannot be turned on without also engaging the ANC or EQ circuits.
  • High clamping force may lead to ear fatigue or discomfort during very long listening sessions.

Verdict

The Meters OV-1 Wired is a premium over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic dome drivers with neodymium magnets, offering a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, 32-ohm impedance, and 94dB sensitivity. Its most distinctive characteristic is the integrated, functional VU meters on each ear cup that react to audio signal levels, complemented by active noise cancellation (ANC) and a durable metal-alloy frame with protein leather memory foam pads. Main pros include a rich, bass-heavy sound profile tailored for enthusiasts, a comfortable high-quality build, and a unique retro aesthetic that stands out. However, some cons include its relatively heavy 380g weight, a perceived 'gimmicky' nature of the VU meters, and sound leakage or audible hiss when the ANC is engaged in quiet environments.

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